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Derek Wayne Johnson was born on 23 February, 1983 in Carthage, Texas, U.S., is an American film director. Discover Derek Wayne Johnson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
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Director, screenwriter, editor and producer |
| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
23 February 1983 |
| Birthday |
23 February |
| Birthplace |
Carthage, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Director with the age 41 years old group.
Derek Wayne Johnson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Derek Wayne Johnson height not available right now. We will update Derek Wayne Johnson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Derek Wayne Johnson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Derek Wayne Johnson worth at the age of 41 years old? Derek Wayne Johnson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from United States. We have estimated Derek Wayne Johnson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Derek Wayne Johnson (born February 23, 1983) is an American film director, screenwriter, editor and producer.
Born and raised in Carthage, Texas, Johnson began making short films at an early age, winning several awards while still in high school.
Johnson directed his first feature film, Within Us, in his senior year of film school at Stephen F. Austin State University.
He graduated with a Master of Arts in Film.
After college, Johnson tried his hand at acting, starring in independent films and appearing in theatrically released and made-for-TV movies.
Deciding to forgo acting and focus solely on filmmaking, he directed three feature films in Texas and Louisiana, including Broken Blood and Scrape, before landing in California.
Upon arriving in Hollywood, Johnson directed John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs, about the Academy Award-winning director whose credits include Rocky and The Karate Kid.
The documentary features interviews with Sylvester Stallone, Ralph Macchio, Martin Scorsese, Talia Shire, Burt Reynolds and many more.
Alongside John Avildsen and the cast and crew of The Karate Kid, Johnson received a Commendation by the City of Los Angeles for his documentary and its association with The Karate Kid legacy.
In 2022, Johnson and his documentary were mentioned in Ralph Macchio‘s New York Times Bestselling book Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me.
Sylvester Stallone hand-picked Johnson to direct 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic.
The documentary, narrated by Stallone, details the making of Rocky and was acquired by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
Johnson and his documentary were mentioned in the 2021 Life magazine special issue dedicated to the Rocky franchise.
Johnson directed STALLONE: Frank, That Is, highlighting musician and actor Frank Stallone, brother of Sylvester.
Sylvester Stallone once again hand-picked Johnson to edit The Making of Rocky vs. Drago, a documentary directed by John Herzfeld and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
Recently, Johnson wrapped production on his directorial return to feature films with Blood Streams, a crime/drama/thriller starring Han Soto, Brad Maule, Hollin Haley, and Yuji Okumoto.
The film was shot entirely in Panola County, Texas and will see a worldwide release.
On February 18, 2022, Johnson received a “star” in downtown Carthage, Texas as part of the first class of inductees to the Carthage Main Street Arts Walk of Fame.
The plaque is located on the sidewalk outside the historic Esquire Theater.
Johnson also received a Key to the City of Carthage, presented by the Mayor.
Johnson cites his original VHS copy of Raiders of the Lost Ark as the reason he became a filmmaker, calling it "the holy grail" of his movie collection and the film he studied the most growing up.
Johnson is a lifelong martial artist and 3rd Level Black Belt in the art of American Karate.
In 2020, he was inducted into the AMAA Who's Who in the Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
